CALD Communities Taskforce – set up last month – has already helped thousands of individuals and families get the support they need, including targeted assistance for Indian communities. The Taskforce is partnering with community organisations and local government to develop community specific, locally delivered solutions that will help slow the spread of coronavirus. Since the […]
Important elective surgeries will resume across Victoria’s regional public and private hospitals as soon as today and in metropolitan Melbourne from the end of September. Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Health Jenny Mikakos today unveiled the way forward for the state’s safe and staged resumption of elective surgery, in line with the Victorian Government’s […]
Victorian government unveils new support package to support Victorian business. A new support package will see $3 billion in cash grants, tax relief and cashflow support delivered to Victorian businesses Premier Daniel Andrews today announced the multi-billion package to help businesses survive and keep Victorians in jobs – taking the Government’s total business support to […]
Hospitals and health agencies have seen a concerning drop in patients presenting to health services with time-critical cardiac and stroke conditions since the pandemic. Visits to emergency department visits have fallen by at least 25 per cent compared to the same time last year. Emergency department presentations for heart attack are down by […]
Schools in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire will be one of the first priority areas to receive reusable face masks in coming weeks as remote learning returns The Victorian Government has placed orders for 1.37 million reusable fabric masks from five Victorian manufacturers. These orders will be delivered across July and August. The manufacturers are […]
People living in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire will now be required to wear a face covering when leaving home for one of the four reasons, following a concerning increase in coronavirus cases in recent days. Based on the latest advice from the Chief Health Officer, we’re urging Victorians: just as you remember to take […]
Victoria Police will dramatically increase their presence in and around metropolitan Melbourne to ensure Victorians are following the most recent directions of the Chief Health Officer. Premier Daniel Andrews today joined Minister for Police and Emergency Services Lisa Neville and Chief Commissioner of Police Shane Patton to launch an expanded version of Operation Sentinel, which […]
Residents living in Victoria’s ten restricted postcodes are urged to get tested for coronavirus this week – with new sites being setup as part of a massive effort to prevent further spread of the virus throughout the community. In less than a week teams have already knocked on 54,000 doors in high risk areas offering […]
LANDMARKS across Australia are set to light up red for World Sickle Cell Day on 19 June to shine a light on the rare genetic blood condition unknown to many around the country. For the first time, structures including the Melbourne Star, Brisbane’s Story Bridge, Perth’s Trafalgar Bridge and Canberra’s Telstra Tower will light up […]
By Yogi Ashwini In today’s world, where appearances run supreme, everyone wants a better body, a glowing skin and a perfect face. Result: while large MNCs thrive, for mankind it spells doom as we continue to ingest toxins ‘with pleasure’ through our so-called fad diets, chemical-laced cosmetics and damaging body altering techniques. I have detailed […]